GS Paper 2
Syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of society, mechanism, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these schemes etc
Context:
Union Minister for Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, launched revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare and Pension to sportspersons, Web Portal for Schemes of Department of Sports and National Sports Development Fund website.
Key Amendments:
- Applicants can apply directly: Now any individual sports person can directly apply for all three schemes as per his/her eligibility.
- Reducing time limit: Applicants now need to apply online for a cash award scheme within six months from the last date of closing of the particular event.
- Ease in the verification process: The verification process in all three schemes has been eased to a great extent to reduce the processing time.
- Pension benefits to Deaflympics: Deaflympics means deaf sports for deaf athletes who compete at an elite international level.
- Website for NSDF: Development of a dedicated interactive website yas.gov.in for ‘National Sports Development Fund’ (NSDF).
- This Fund is based on CSR contributions from Central & State Governments, PSUs, private companies, individuals etc. for the promotion and development of sports in the country.
| Meritorious Sportsperson Pension Scheme:
● This scheme is formed to attract and retain the best sporting talent in our country to achieve excellence in sports ● It provides incentive as well as financial security to meritorious sportspersons in recognition of their outstanding performance in international competitions. ● The assured monthly income will be compensation for the opportunities spurned by them in pursuit of their high ambition and achievement in sports. ● Sportspersons who have won Gold, Silver or Bronze medals in the following international competition will get a monthly pension under this scheme: ○ Olympic Games ○ World Cup in Olympics ○ Asian Games disciplines ○ Asian Games ○ Commonwealth Games ○ Paralympic Games
SCHEME OF CASH AWARDS TO MEDAL WINNERS IN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENTS AND THEIR COACHES: ● The cash awards were introduced in 1986 and Amended in 2020. ● To incentivize the achievements of outstanding sportspersons, encourage and motivate them for higher achievements and to act as inspiring role models for attracting the younger generation to take up sports. ● The Awards will be given in the following disciplines: ○ Sports disciplines in Olympic Games/ Asian Games/ Commonwealth ○ Games Chess ○ Billiards & Snooker
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Insta Links:
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS)
Practice Questions:
Q. Critically analyze Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s National Welfare for Sportspersons scheme and also discuss the key amendments in the schemes. (15M)
Q. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000 (UPSC 2021)
- American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
- The award has been received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
- Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (c)
Justification:
The Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year is an annual award honouring the achievements of individual men from the world of sports. It was first awarded in 2000 as one of the seven constituent awards presented during the Laureus World Sports Awards.
- Laureus World Sportsman of the year 2000 was given to Tiger Woods.
- The award was received mostly by tennis players
- Most awards: Roger Federer (5)
